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ACREX India 2019 sets higher benchmarks as the Indian HVAC industry is set for the next level of growth

ACREX India 2019 concluded its 20th edition successfully at the Bombay Exhibition Center, Mumbai on March 2, 2019. The theme of the 3-day long symposium was to bring together the universe of HVAC sector and create the platform where alliances get forged and pathbreaking innovation gets showcased for all to witness. Over 500 companies across varied sections of the HVAC industry presented their latest products creating a vast base of business prospects under one roof. ACREX India is South Asia’s largest & dedicated international exhibition and conference on Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning.

The event, organized by The Indian Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air Conditioning Engineers (ISHRAE) and NürnbergMesse India, successfully met its objective of providing a multifunctional platform exclusively for HVAC. The show has also enabled the global investment community to connect with stakeholders in HVAC sector in India.

The 20th edition of ACREX India focused on the following themes – Building Automation (BMS) and Indoor Air Quality (IAQ).

The mega event witnessed participation from more than 25 countries including Belgium, China, Czech Republic, Egypt, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Spain, Switzerland, Taiwan, the Netherlands, UAE, UK, Ukraine and USA.

A grand opening witnessed by all as visitors pour into the greatest HVAC industry show in South Asia - ACREX India 2019

ACREX India 2019 received tremendous response and footfall exceeding 35,000 visitors.

Concurrent Events that took place at ACREX India 2019:

Curtain Raiser: ISHRAE and Sanhua India organized a Curtain Raiser for ACREX India on 27th Feb, 2019 – an exclusive precursor event for CEO’s, leading developers, architects, consultants and officials from International associations to Connect, Share and Create Knowledge Forums. Besides introducing the event and sharing previews of the following three days of high intensity convergence, the Curtain Raiser event also had a panel discussion moderated by Mr. Vishal Kapur, National Past President of ISHRAE where the prospects and opportunities for the HVAC industry at a global level were conferred.

ACREX Awards of Excellence powered by Daikin is an innovative initiative by the team of ACREX involving a jury of some very senior industry experts to award products & services across various categories, such as Innovation, Green Buildings, Energy Saving, Energy Saving in Refrigeration segment, Green product, Innovation, Innovation in Building Automation, Product with technology developed in India and Indoor Air Quality. The evening of this event witnessed a huge gathering and great response throughout the industry verticals as professionals from varied functions participated to applaud the champions.

Winner of Indoor Air Quality Category: Mann + Hummel

Winner of Innovation Category: Gandhi Automation Pvt. Ltd.

Winner of Energy Saving Category: Thermax Limited Energy House

aQuest is a unique competition for students organised by ISHRAE and Powered by HITACHI every year. The Grand Finale of the same that took place on March 1, 2019 @ACREX India saw exemplory participation and performace by the students and future professionals of HVAC world.

Winner: Lalbhai Dalpatbhai College of Engineering, Ahmedabad

ACREX Hall of Fame creates a new industry benchmark, instituted by ISHRAE and Powered by Danfoss, to recognise the excellence achieved in conserving energy by commercial buildings in the Indian subcontinent. The coveted recognition is aimed to recognize iconic projects in India, where success stories in the HVAC space can be global benchmarks in Energy Efficiency and Sustainability.

Winner: ITC Grand Chola, Chennai

As the bar gets raised, so does the industry’s preparation for the next opportunity for an event this big. The next, i.e., the 21st edition is already announced and is receiving an unprecedented response.

The 21st edition of ACREX India will be held in Delhi NCR at the India Exposition Mart Limited, from March 5 – 7, 2020.

For more details visit: www.acrex.in

For Bookings Contact:

Mansi Chawla: mansi.chawla@nm-india.com

About ISHRAE

The Indian Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air Conditioning Engineers (ISHRAE), founded in 1981 at New Delhi by a group of eminent HVAC&R professionals, today has more than 12,000 HVAC&R professionals as members and additionally as many as 7,500 Student-members. ISHRAE operates from 41 chapters and sub chapters spread all over the country with headquarters in Delhi. It is led by a team of elected officers, who are members of the society, working on a voluntary basis, and collectively called the Board of Governors. www.ishrae.in

About NürnbergMesse Group

NürnbergMesse Group is one of the 15 largest trade fair companies in the world. It comprises NürnbergMesse GmbH and its 14 subsidiaries and affiliates. The company employs more than 1,000 people at ten locations in Germany, Brazil, China, India, Italy, Austria and the USA. NürnbergMesse Group also has a network of international representatives operating in more than 100 countries. Its portfolio includes around 120 German and international trade fairs and congresses. Every year, up to 35,000 exhibitors (international contingent: 44%) and up to 1.5 million visitors (26% from outside Germany) take part in the Group’s own, partner and guest events.

Website: www.nuernbergmesse.de , www.nm-india.com

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